+Mike in FN20hc Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Was there a newsletter this week? I didn't get it. First time since the Comcast mess a while back. Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 This week's newsletter had a subject line of "The Geocaching Road Trip ‘15 Begins Friday!" Mine arrived fine in gmail. Check your spam folder, etc. -- you likely know the drill since you mentioned Comcast. You can read about the Geocaching Road Trip at the Geocaching Blog. Quote Link to comment
+Mike in FN20hc Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 This week's newsletter had a subject line of "The Geocaching Road Trip '15 Begins Friday!" Mine arrived fine in gmail. Check your spam folder, etc. -- you likely know the drill since you mentioned Comcast. You can read about the Geocaching Road Trip at the Geocaching Blog. Nothing in the Outlook spam folder. Last newsletter was on 9 June. I like to see the new nearby caches & events, although I also run a weekly PQ for new stuff. Just checking in case things have gone south again. Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I got my copy on the 16th. Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 The newsletter I received on June 16th also included information about the "element14" campaign: http://www.geocaching.com/element14/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=06-15-15element14 Become a Circuit Design Engineer and help create a Connected World! By connecting engineers, makers, educators and inventors to powerful ideas and the latest technologies, the element14 Community helps you to create solutions to everyday problems. We help you to make the extraordinary from the ordinary. Now it is your turn! We have a project and you can help us to get it going! We need your help to make connections between geocaches using the circuit board trackables, with them you will create virtual paths that bridge between geocaches and join together Scientific and Engineering landmarks of interest as shown on our “Atlas of Scientific Achievements”. These paths showing the journey of the trackables will become a virtual circuit connecting the world! Step 1: Find one of 1,500 element14 trackable circuit boards. Step 2: Use the element14 “Atlas of Scientific Achievements” to find a geocache near a landmark. If you know of scientific landmarks that we don’t have on our map, please add them. Either way, start or continue the circuit and put the trackable in a geocache. Step 3: Take a selfie with the trackable to show your hard work and claim credit! Upload and share it on element14’s Facebook, @element14, Google+ or the element14 Community. Use the hashtag #ConnectedWorld Go here to find trackables near you and watch the circuit grow! And information about "4 Tips for Becoming a GIFF Finalist" The deadline for submissions to the Geocaching International Film Festival is approaching quickly (hint: it’s July 1). In order to give your film the best chance possible to become a finalist, here are 4 tips: – Simplicity. Try to think of a short, compelling way to tell your story. – More than a montage. Clip or photo montages set to music can be fantastic—but we see quite a few of these submitted. Doing something different can increase your chances. – Focus on quality. We’re not looking for Hollywood, but everything is better when it looks and sounds good. – Follow the rules. This should go without saying, but we’ve had to disqualify several top-notch films for not following the rules. Read more tips for creating a GIFF-worthy film on the Geocaching Blog. GIFF finalists will be shown on a 40’ screen on the day before Block Party in Seattle, WA. Not a filmmaker but want to see the films? Log your Will Attend for GIFF here. Speaking of Block Party—don’t forget to mark your Will Attend here. B. Quote Link to comment
+Car54 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I received mine at a comcast address. Mrs. Car54 Quote Link to comment
+Mike in FN20hc Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Thank you everyone for replying. Hopefully it was a one time thing. Quote Link to comment
+NanCycle Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 OK so what about this week? No newsletter yet by Wednesday afternoon. And I just realized I'm missing the week of June 1. No, I don't use comcast anymore for geocaching--switched to gmail months ago. Quote Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 OK so what about this week? No newsletter yet by Wednesday afternoon. And I just realized I'm missing the week of June 1. No, I don't use comcast anymore for geocaching--switched to gmail months ago. Same here, also on Gmail. I can't recall ever missing a newsletter before, but so far I haven't received one for this week. Nothing in the spam folder. Has anyone received a newsletter for this week? @Groundspeak, has one been sent out? Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) OK so what about this week? No newsletter yet by Wednesday afternoon. And I just realized I'm missing the week of June 1. No, I don't use comcast anymore for geocaching--switched to gmail months ago. Yes, there was one this week (22 June 2015) Send in Your Geocaching Films! Get your cameras rolling! The last day to send in your film for the Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF) is almost here. The deadline for all film submissions is July 1. Need inspiration? Watch this collection of clips from the films that have been submitted so far. Before you send in your film, be sure to read all of the rules and guidelines. For tips on making a great film, check out this blog post. When you’re ready, send in your film here. If your film is selected as a finalist, it will be screened at the GIFF Event (GC5K6WQ) on August 14, the day before Block Party, near Geocaching HQ in Seattle, WA. Speaking of Block Party—don’t forget to book your tickets and register for the last Block Party ever. Come visit Seattle and meet folks from Geocaching HQ as well as other geocachers from around the world. We’ll see you there! Find the Most Favorited Geocaches Around the World — By Type! Cache Types Now on the Geocaching Intro app! Traditional geocaches are the bread and butter of geocaching. You look it up, go to the coordinates and—Boom! It’s there. But as thousands of geocachers around the world discovered last summer, there’s more to the geocaching universe than just Traditional geocaches. Geocaching HQ has been hard at work designing tools to make the rest of the geocaching universe more accessible. You can now find all geocache types, from Mystery Caches to EarthCaches to Letterbox Hybrids, using the Geocaching Intro app—and it’s easier than ever. Check out the latest additions to the Geocaching Intro app in the App Store or Google Play Store. Ready for an extra challenge? Check out this blog post featuring the most favorited geocaches in the world by geocache type for inspiration. Then, earn your Fun with Favorites souvenir by finding a non-Traditional geocaching with 10+ Favorite Points. I didn't go to the effort of including the links in the newsletter. I did put them in italics, so if you want the link, let me know. Archived newsletters can be found on the GS blog: http://www.geocaching.com/blog/category/groundspeaks-weekly-newsletter/ Seems like there's enough folks not getting their newsletters that a new thread in the Website subforum is warranted. I get 2 newsletters each week. One to my PM account email and one to my Basic Member account email. Both of them are hotmail. B. Edited June 24, 2015 by Pup Patrol Quote Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Yes, there was one this week (22 June 2015) Can I ask who your email provider is? I'm wondering if there's a problem with Gmail accounts. Edit: Never mind, I just saw that you use Hotmail. Edited June 24, 2015 by The A-Team Quote Link to comment
+Mike in FN20hc Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Well, it's not a one time thing, as I didn't get one this week either. I did e-mail Jayme H, the Lackey who helped clear up the mess last time. Haven't heard anything yet. Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 It's rather odd. In another situation, I'm having issues because of having hotmail email address. It's to the point where I was considering getting a gmail address. But that wouldn't solve the bigger picture that's involved in that. Hope Groundspeak can solve this. B. Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 It's rather odd. In another situation, I'm having issues because of having hotmail email address. It's to the point where I was considering getting a gmail address. But that wouldn't solve the bigger picture that's involved in that. Hope Groundspeak can solve this. B. I've had some companies (marlboro is one) say my hotmail isn't an acceptable email (not sure what that's about), but I don't recall ever having an issue here about it. Quote Link to comment
Keystone Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Well, it's not a one time thing, as I didn't get one this week either. I did e-mail Jayme H, the Lackey who helped clear up the mess last time. Haven't heard anything yet. It's always a good idea to write the general inbox through the Help Center, rather than to an individual employee. As with any company, people change job duties, take vacations, etc. Quote Link to comment
+Mike in FN20hc Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 It's always a good idea to write the general inbox through the Help Center, rather than to an individual employee. As with any company, people change job duties, take vacations, etc. You're right. I had thought of that, then found the previous thread and over thought. Off to the help center. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Okay, here's a question: has anyone using a Gmail account received this week's newsletter? Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Okay, here's a question: has anyone using a Gmail account received this week's newsletter?I use Gmail, and the last newsletter I received was 3 days ago, with the subject "Don’t Forget: GIFF Submissions Due July 1". Quote Link to comment
+The A-Team Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Okay, here's a question: has anyone using a Gmail account received this week's newsletter?I use Gmail, and the last newsletter I received was 3 days ago, with the subject "Don’t Forget: GIFF Submissions Due July 1". Interesting. It seems like some of the newsletter emails just didn't get sent out at all. It does seem like Groundspeak has been having some server issues over the last few days, so maybe the newsletter-sending process got interrupted or something. Quote Link to comment
+TwoNomadicBrits Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Okay, here's a question: has anyone using a Gmail account received this week's newsletter? I'm on gmail and this thread has made me notice I haven't had one since June 9th (Get Ready for the Geocaching Roadtrip 15). I've checked my settings and they all look ok - I'm still checked to receive them to my validated gmail address.. Checked spam and deleted and they're not in those folders. Weird! Quote Link to comment
+NanCycle Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Well, it's not a one time thing, as I didn't get one this week either. I did e-mail Jayme H, the Lackey who helped clear up the mess last time. Haven't heard anything yet. It's always a good idea to write the general inbox through the Help Center, rather than to an individual employee. As with any company, people change job duties, take vacations, etc. After not getting a newsletter last week, I was going to write the general inbox through the Help Center, but noticed that they had some steps to follow that they thought might solve the problem. For Gmail they suggested "create a rule to ensure you will receive all emails from noreply@geocaching.com." That sounded good, but the rule they suggest just says "Never send to spam." Well, the newsletters were not going to my spam folder, but I tried this anyway. Now it's another week, and yeah it's only Tuesday afternoon, but no newsletter yet. Am I being too impatient? Anyone get the newsletter yet? Quote Link to comment
+CanadianRockies Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Now it's another week, and yeah it's only Tuesday afternoon, but no newsletter yet. Am I being too impatient? Anyone get the newsletter yet? I received mine about an hour ago. It indicated that a CITO is considered an event for souvenir purposes. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Yeah, I just realized that the last one I got (through gmail) was on the 16th, so I've missed last weeks and this weeks. Nothing in spam. Quote Link to comment
+cerberus1 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Now it's another week, and yeah it's only Tuesday afternoon, but no newsletter yet. Am I being too impatient? Anyone get the newsletter yet? Yep. It was about the next stage of that road trip thing - events. Quote Link to comment
+Nosynel Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 There are a large number of people in New Zealand who have not been receiving their newsletter for two weeks or just this last newsletter . I can easily find the newsletter on the geocaching page but it doesn't have Megas, events and caches just published. I have looked through this discussion and have not seen any suggestions. I have checked my spam folder and made sure that I still have a check mark next to - receive newsletters via email . Please help Thanks Nellie Quote Link to comment
+spotter/g Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Mine will usually show up in my promo tab in gmail. Did not get one last week or today. However the shop geocaching emails have shown up in the promo tab. nothing in spam or social either. Quote Link to comment
+TwoNomadicBrits Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Now it's another week, and yeah it's only Tuesday afternoon, but no newsletter yet. Am I being too impatient? Anyone get the newsletter yet? No, still no newsletters for me either. Quote Link to comment
+Nosynel Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 This week's newsletter had a subject line of "The Geocaching Road Trip ‘15 Begins Friday!" Mine arrived fine in gmail. Check your spam folder, etc. -- you likely know the drill since you mentioned Comcast. You can read about the Geocaching Road Trip at the Geocaching Blog. There are loads of people with the same problem. It's not in their spam folder and they want to see the information about Megas, events near them and new caches. thanks Nellie Quote Link to comment
+Nosynel Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 This week's newsletter had a subject line of "The Geocaching Road Trip ‘15 Begins Friday!" Mine arrived fine in gmail. Check your spam folder, etc. -- you likely know the drill since you mentioned Comcast. You can read about the Geocaching Road Trip at the Geocaching Blog. There are loads of people with the same problem. It's not in their spam folder and they want to see the information about Megas, events near them and new caches. thanks Nellie Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Highly recommend posting a new thread in the Website subforum to have a better chance of getting GS's attention. A thread title of something more than "newsletter" would be helpful, too. B. Quote Link to comment
+NanCycle Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Highly recommend posting a new thread in the Website subforum to have a better chance of getting GS's attention. A thread title of something more than "newsletter" would be helpful, too. B. I was just about to do this, but looked at one of my old newsletters first and saw this at the very bottom: Add Geocaching to your address book to ensure delivery of emails So I looked at my Gmail address book/contacts and saw that it was empty. So now I have added Geocaching to the contacts; we'll see if that solves the problem. Meanwhile I'd suggest that everyone who is having this issue check their address books/contacts. Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 I was just about to do this, but looked at one of my old newsletters first and saw this at the very bottom: Add Geocaching to your address book to ensure delivery of emails So I looked at my Gmail address book/contacts and saw that it was empty. So now I have added Geocaching to the contacts; we'll see if that solves the problem. Meanwhile I'd suggest that everyone who is having this issue check their address books/contacts. The newsletter's address is noreply@geocaching.com. If folks are receiving other emails from noreply, but are not getting the newsletter, that could be an detail that needs to be stated. Folks still having problems should post to the new thread in the Website forum: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=333205 Details, details, details...the more details you provide, the better. B. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Interesting, I just got a newsletter. Quote Link to comment
Pup Patrol Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Interesting, I just got a newsletter. Was it the regular weekly newsletter, or the Geocaching Co-Pilot one, which comes from reply@geocaching.com? I just got my Geocaching Co-Pilot newsletter/alert, and at the very bottom it states: *The Meet Your Road Trip Crew souvenir will be awarded for attending a Geocaching Event, Mega-Event or Geocaching Block Party. CITO events will be a part of the High-Five for the Earth souvenir, available July 31. Guess the weekly newsletter contained an error. B. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 You're so right, I didn't think to check that! It was the co-pilot. Quote Link to comment
+NanCycle Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 What is this "co-pilot" of which you speak? Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 What is this "co-pilot" of which you speak? http://www.geocaching.com/blog/2015/05/join-the-geocaching-road-trip-15-earn-6-souvenirs/ Quote Link to comment
+NanCycle Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 What is this "co-pilot" of which you speak? http://www.geocaching.com/blog/2015/05/join-the-geocaching-road-trip-15-earn-6-souvenirs/ Oh, thanks. I didn't sign up for that. Quote Link to comment
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